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The Gamecock 5============================^ Founded January 30, 1908 BOBERT ELLIOTT GONZALES, First Editor . Published Friday of every week during the college year by the Literary Societies of the University of South Carolina Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Columbia, S. O., November 20, 1908 i.-i. i i i .i , Member of South Carolina College Press Association and National College Press Association Subscription Rate?$2.00 per College year. Circulation?2150 Advertising lates furnished upon Request Offices in the basement of Extension Building Phone 8123?Extension 11 Executive Board John A. Gii.ks ------- Editor J. Wiley Brown ... - Business Manager Frank H. Wardlaw, Jr. - - Managing Editor L. W. Epton ----- Circulation Manager Associates Louise Edwards, Helen Middleton, Allen Hollins, W. 13. King, Associate Editors; Boyce Craig, Lemuel Gregory, Leon Keaton, Associate Managing Editors. Reportorial lack Payne, "News Editor; Allen Schafer, Sports Editor; James Chaffin, Bob Friedman, Jerry II. Glenn, Irwin Kalui, Assistant Sports Editors; Jane Schaffer, Alumni Editor; Frank Haskell, Fraternity Editor; Philip Sabbaglia, Y. M. C. A. Editor Josephine Griffin, Co-Ed Editor; Genevieve Reynolds, Co-Ed News Editor; Faith Brewer, Sorority Editor; LaVerne Hughes, Feature Editor. Charlotte Coker, Jean Wichman, Elizabeth Duke, Susan King, Frances G. Lybrand, Joe McCallum, Dorothy Thornley, I'aul Wateroff, Pinckney Walker, Sid P. WHkenfleld, Evelyn Lipscomb, R. W. Muckenfuss, Mary Ford, Lewis Brabham, Charlton lloger, E. It. Robinson, J. W. Cox, J. A. Crawford, Andrew Hill, Assistants. Business George l>avis, L. C. Grant, Rajnard Whaley, Assistant Business Managers; Robert Brown, J. It. Gibson, Judson Gregory, Leon Pickens, Assistant Circulation Munageis. CROWING FOR: A Better Carolina Spirit?Among Alumni, Faculty and Students. Student Activity Building?This is the only way by which student activities can be properly centered and adIministrated. Football Stadium?A needed addition to the University's equipment. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1932 Should Be Considered Separately The Charleston News and Cou)*ier comes to our rescue in the avalanche of attacks on State supported higher institutions of learning by "educational leaders" with the'thought that the denominational colleges should not be taken into consideration when speaking of expenses at the State schools. Says The News arid Courier: "In respect to the saying of Dr. W. J. McGlothlin, president of Furman University, that 'student expenses at State schools are lower, because these schools are supported by taxes and they are 'cutting the throats' of the denominational colleges,' it is proper to say that State schools should be considered without relation to their effect upon the denominational colleges. The Episcopalians, the Roman Catholics, the Jews and other churches have no colleges within the State, and obviously the student expenses of State colleges should not be regulated with reference to the interests of their institutions. "The location of the church colleges has nothing to do with the matter, although the exemption of church colleges' property in the State from taxation (no small matter to them or to the State) is a form of state generosity to be commended. Obviously, there is no reason for the being of an Episcopalian or a baptist college except and unless Episcopalians and Baptists want them enough to support them " The Gamecock believes that although the matter of expenses at State institutions is one of personal opinion, being left up to the individual's faith in democracy and desire to help those deserving students who are less fortunate financially, and agrees with The News and Courier that the State schools should be considered without relation to their effect upon the denominational colleges. U. B. O. Bleeding To Death That too many throats cannot be cut without somebody bleeding to death is undoubtedly true but students and others connected with Carolina seem set on proving it again. A member of the staff of one of the large out-of-state college newspapers recently said, "From what X can gather from reading the papers it seems as though Carolina students are always having some row among themselves." And that spirit, not without cause, prevails in more than one place. Students and friends of the TTniversity should get together occasionally and remember that the less dirty wash they hang out, the better University they will have. In spite of the coming session of the legislature in which some spirit ha$ been shown to knife the University, the students and others here continue to fight among themselves and let the future look out for itself. The thing to do now is to get together and fight?not for some small gain but for the actual existance of the University itself. If the University is to continue in it's present standing, it's friends must band together and fight for it shoulder to shoulder to the very last ditch. The Washington and Lee Ring-t\m, Phi figures that people who used to sit out juggling acts to see the performer muff a plate have educated boys who listen in on political broadcasts for split infinitives. r. a. o. Old maids are born and not made. That Auburn Gframe Mismanagement, to the extent of giving the University itself a bad name and making its athletics the laughing stock of the South, has characterized the negotiations for the location of tho Auburn-Carolina game from start to finish. Almost two weeks age/ we learned from Atlanta, Ga. and Greenville, S. C. papers that a move to transfer the Auburn-Carolina game was contemplated. Then, three days later, we were let in on the secret! It was true. The University HAD proposed that the contest be changed from Columbia to Birmingham. The next day, President D. T. Baker announced that the game had been changed to Birmingham, due to financial conditions. Many, who said that they had laid plans to see the game, joined students and alumni in their protests. University authorities pointed out that the stress of times necessitated doing many things which wouldn't be done otherwise. The shifting of the game comes as one of those things which operates for the best interest of the athletic association (which is around $10,000 in debt) but which unfortunately is unpopular, the}' said. It was further pointed out that Dr. R. K. Foster, the director of student activities, encountered a stone wall at the season outset and personally put up his money, an act for which The Gamecock has nothing but respect and praise. The students understood why the move, if athletics are losing money, was made, but protested the fact that they were not given consideration. Those in authority moved the game without consulting or telling anyone, and Carolina students take it as an insult to their good judgment and intelligence. The students4have enough mentality to realize that if athletics are losing money, it is best to move a game where it will help make up a deficit, but if the authorities will not extend them the courtesy of making it all clear and consulting them in the location of THEIR games, they are naturally in the mood to protest. The students' protest was inevitable and commendable. During Thanksgiving holidays (and just ten days before the game) cam<4 the announcement that a request had been made for the RETURN of the game "following insistence of students" after the protest meeting. Now Carolina students may like to sit back and say that "it was upon insistence of students" that attempts to have the game retransferred were made but anyone knows that the pressure was brought to bear by influential alumni and supporters. The students NEVER were taken into consideration, and it was upon this lack of consideration for students that a protest meeting was held,?hardly anyone at the meeting had the remotest hope of bringing the game back. But alumni and supporters protested,?even going so far as to say that if the game was not retransferred they were THROUGH with the University, and especially athletics. And the University authorities apparently bowed to their request and threat,?broadcasting to the world their inability to stand on their own decision, and telling everybody about athletics, gate receipts, poor attendance, guarantees, etc.,?as if it were all good publicity. Now, if these alumni and so-called supporters who protested so vehemently did not believe that the transfer was for "the best interest of the University," they should have had better judgment than to DEMAND the retransfer and have their Alma Mater retract, dicker, and bicker in any such manner. They should have accepted it as a mistake, which it has proved to be, and settled it within the family. The telegram from Coach Chet Wynne of Auburn to the President of Carolina (who, we regret to say, became entangled in the affair) illustrates admirably a READ STAND on the retransfer and one that shows that he can stick#by his decision: "We have made every arrangement," the message from Wynne said, "I noticed the protest in tho papers. Every organization in Birmingham sponsoring game. Sure to be financial success. Let your students in on ticket books with no charge. I think your worse trouble is over. We must remember our respective states employ us to use our best judgment. Regards." Was the transfer made without PROPER authority ? Why didn't the University of South Carolina authorities stand by their better judgment? Why have those alumni and so-called supporters of Carolina kept us bickering and dickering until our athletic association is the laughing stock of the South? Better Advertising Representatives Needed I he National College Press Association might do well in establishing new national advertising representatives similar to that established tho Association of College Comics of the East last year in New York City, or improve the present system. The comics' representatives are doing well by the magazines, and have taken a number of our old accounts away from us. Carolina To-day, (CONTINUED FROM PAOE ONE) Space is Scarce Due to the large number of Stories which it was necessary for . The Gamecock to omit two of its most important and most interest* ing features, "Introducing" and Records of Past Teams." The Gamecock regrets very much the necessity of doing this, but has found it necessary. Undeserved Credit The University of South Carolina may not get all the credit that it is due on a lot of the work that it has done. But it seems that the dear old school is getting credit (or blame) for something entirely undeserved. The Dally Tar Heel observes that the Chicago radio announcer, who, after expounding the merits of ex-Tar Heel Kemp and his orchestra, stated that the band originated at the University of South Carolina. A New Garden The terrace on the other side of of the Women's building is being converted into an attractive garden by Mr. Nickolas Tinman. The work has been going on for five days, and Mr. Tinman expects to have it finished within the week. Fraternity Rivalry Rho Dammit Rho will have to look to its laurels now that a new and more popular fraternity has been organized - called, Flunk Dammit Flunk, according to The liuekncllian. The song of this new organization will be "Why did it have to be me?" Greener than Green Proof that students are becoming more gullible is furnished by Professor Wittkowsky, who declares that he has been entertaining his classes with dime novel tales, those being the only brand he can afford. But his lurid account of the dauntless hero, who climbs abroad the charging express train just in time to rescue the beautiful heroine, so enthralled one member of the class that afterwards he approached Professor Wittkowsky with the inquiry as to who wrote it. Athletic Contributions A total of $1,200 has been pledged to a fund to take care of athletics at the Citndel, The Bull Dog tells us. I his sum is being pledged by classes, the latest contribution being $250 by the present senior class. Many have suggested this as a possible way of taking care of Carolina's athletic deficit. Good Old Feminine Intution Just to show that women still have intuition, the tale of another co-ed is advanced. It seems she was attending a formal tea when she suddenly declared that she felt undressed. Suddenly she remembered that she had forgotten to apply any lipstick. Light A Murad! Speaking in the same breath of nonchalance and the zeal with which some professors inspire their students, the experience of Freshman Martin Stork is a shining example. In the midst of preparing an English theme he was informed that his house was on fire. He made a philosophical gesture and continued to write. ' The fire trucks arrived immediately and the fire was extinguished. Freshman Stork was still writing his theme and when questioned, he remtfVked balefully: "The devil, they made me spoil a sheet of paper." Two hours later when the excitement had completely subsided he proudly announced the successful birth of his brain child. Ballyhoo Take Note Word has been received that the Girl's Glee club is planning an expose, as it is termed by one of the members of this organization, who declares that the members will entertain clad in flowing draperies. Aren't they afraid of the flu? Speaking of Coaches In a recent special edition of the Duke Chronicle appeared n picture of 18 sturdy men with the caption, "Mentors." We arc glad that Duke can get along with this modest little coaching staff. Now wouldn't Carolina's varsity coaching staff of two look lonesome m this crowd? Constant knockers should consider facts like these. Communications The Gamecock doe* not neoaeaarlly agree with any opinion or vouoh for any facta stated herewith. While tha wrlter'a name will be withheld If requeetad, It muat ba known to tho editor. Artlolea will ba published at tha dleoretlon of tha editor and In tha order eubmltted. Dear Mr. Editor: For the first time during my college career I am writing an Open I Forum article. I have generally found it better policy to accomplish desired results by other means than airing my grievances in print, but the peculiar nature of the problem I have in mind i now prevents the Student Body at large from understanding it if the facts are not in black and white. Hence, I present our case in this form. I refer to the GARNET & BLACK, our annual. Each year approximately 1700 students pay a yearly assessment of $5, in two equal payments, $2.50 a semester, amounting to $8,500.00, which sum goes into the University Treasury where it is credited to the account of the GARNET & BLACK. There are 24 social fraternities and sororities which must pay $30 a page if they wish to be represented in the publication, amounting to $720. Four honorary sororities and fraternities pay a total of $120 for four pages; the German Club pays for several pages at the same rate, the four literary societies also must pay for their places, and various other clubs and groups, including the orchestra, etc. must likewise contribute the same amount to be represented. Conservatively we can say there is at least $10,000 to finance the publication of this book, not counting advertisements and other minor helps. In addition to this sum, we must add $1.25 for each individual's photograph, making the total cost to the individual who has his picture in the book amount to $6.25. But there arc 850 students who do not have their pictures in the book, chiefly because they do not have the necessary $1.25 to pay for it. These students get nothing for their $5 but the annual, minus their picture. I think they could make a much better investment in other ways. Besides, these students there are always around 100 students who, for one reason or another, drop out of school at the end of the first semester. The $2.50 they have paid, amounting to $250.00 has gone down "goose creek" without a paddle as far as they are concerned. Then there is about the same number who come in at the beginning of the second semester who pay the $2.50 (all total $250), and while both of these groups have the privilege of paying an additional $2.50 for the annual, it is clear that very few of them take advantage (?) of it. Then that leaves $10,000 to supply 1500 students with separate copies of the book. This does not include the $1,062.50 paid by 850 students who have their photographs in the annual. Discounting this mere thousand dollars or so altogether, we still have $6.66 per book with which to produce single copies for every student. But the books hold very little interest for more than 850 students (who by a Gamecock report arc the only ones whose pictures will appear in the annual). The other 850 have paid $4,250 and not a one of them has even his picture to show for it. In former years it was the custom to allow each student to elect whether or not he would purchase an annual, the price being $3.50 for those who wished one. And the cost of production was greater per book, too, for usually only seniors elected to buy. True there was a portion of the regular student activities which went to meet any deficit the sales did not care for, but it did not amount to anything like what we pay now. I am npt blaming the students connected with ? THE STATE THIS SEASON'S FOR SOUTH < I he State I BY WILLIAM Henry Bellamann says: "Evei not only read this book, but aho before such an informed intelligi manity moulds another compan Already this book has had ai price is $2.50, and we pay posU THE STATE 1 COLUMB IVe Print The Gamecock Contemporary I : Comment A College Problem The Calhoun Times opposes the request of the University of South Caro- J lina for an increased appropriationabout that we shall not quarrel, but it falls into error, we think, when it suggests that the professors are earning more in their present posts than they could obtain elsewhere, or in other fields. Some of the members of its faculty, The News and Courier knows, have had opportunities to go to other institutions at higher salaries. One of them is Reed Smith, now at the head of the post-graduate depart- J ment. Jame*> E. Mills came back to II the institution to serve it for much less ' than he had been receiving from the federal government. Oscar L. Keith, one of the mOst successful teachers' of modern languages in the country, could of course have gone elsewhere had he desired. A few years ago the University lost a member of its law ** faculty, Harry Edmunds, because the M University of (Georgia needed him. ' Had Patterson Wardlaw chosen to be a lawyer instead of a schoolmaster he Vl would have gone to the top of hilfifj Profession. He would have succeeded l| in any profession. The News and Courier, familiar with this institution, could name a dozen other men who have been invited to $ other schools at advanced salaries. Indeed, the University has been losing, the last forty years, brilliant men from I its faculty. About 1890 it had Professor Atkinson, who was to go to (Continued on Paoe 5; Column I) IT. H. O. the publications, I am blaming the authoritics who arbitrarily ruled that every student must pay the $5. The students had no voice whatever in the extra assessment. They were only to pay the bills. If we must pay the $5, then I think ^ we are entitled to have our pictures '< in the book without having to pay vjj1 $1.25 extra. Besides, I think $1.25 is too much to pay for this type of picture, especially since it is taken on a $j wholesale basis. 50 or 75c should be ample. Fraternities and sororities should not have to pay over $20 a. page and religious clubs and fraternities should be exempt altogether. ^ Professors should not be compelled to have new pictures taken each year, the M old cuts could be utilized. The con- f? tents of the book should be more $ representative of the campus as a whole and not restricted to any one group. I think it would be a good idea also to permit each sorority to select its most beautiful girl and let each sorority be represented in the beauty section; also I think a system J should be installed which would place 'S a porportionate number of non-sorority | girls in the same section. Neither do $1 I see any reason why the job should not be given to The State Company and the local engraving company. Both certainly do as good or better $ work than outsiders and would be easily accessible at all times. Then too it would provide employment for $ local citizens. It is true there would j| be no free "consulting" trips for the J editor and business manager, but the benefits which the school would re- J ceivc would far outweigh this personal Joss. And who knows but what an | appreciative faculty adviser might grant a wee bonus sufficient to pay ff for a little trip? I am not a candidate $ for the office. I intend to be studying law next year at George Washington University. I merely point out that a man with a constructive pro- % gram would receive consideration. At any rate there is room for improvement. Respectfully yours, John Bolt Culbertson. || book store j I HOLIDAY GIFT Jf CAROLINIANS ru f opqot watts ball y good South Carolinian should own a copy, it win be long ince and such an enchanting huable work." 1 excePtionally good 4ale. The ige. [ JOOK STORE \ IA, S. C. \ I 1 tVe Repair Fountain Pens